New Mexico’s Top 10 Events Since Statehood
Jay Miller lists events shaping New Mexico from 1916 to 1955, including Pancho Villa’s raid and Pershing’s Punitive Expedition, Taos artist colony growth, Route 66, Hobbs oil, Manhattan Project sites, White Sands, Spaceport America, Roswell saucer lore, and Taos Ski Valley launch. He cites a 1940s peak in impact and invites reader reaction.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Pancho Villa
Columbus
United States
Mexico
Robert Openheimer
Leslie Groves
Oppenheimer
Jemez Mountains
Trinity Site
San Antonio
Carrizozo
Sandia
Albuquerque
Carlsbad
Alamogordo
White Sands
WSMR
Nevada
Ernie
Rhoda Blake
Taos
Wheeler Peak
Blake
North America
Bi national focus urged in Mexico drug war
Editorial argues the Mexican drug war harms the United States with drug demand and weapons flows. cites Merida Initiative and collaboration on the Zapata Espinoza case as examples of joint U.S. Mexican action to curb cartel violence and bring killers to justice.
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Hobbs
New Mexico
New Mexico National Guard
Philippines
Japan
Pacific
Australia
Bataan Peninsula
United States
Mexico
U.S
Merida
Washington
Express-News
Gary Martin
Hearst
Julian Zapata Espinoza
Zetas Cartel
Zapata Espinoza
Somali hostage rescue praised by Obama after State of the Union
President Barack Obama commends U S special forces after a secret rescue in Somalia freed two aid workers, an American and a Dane, with nine hostage takers killed. The operation involved Navy SEALs linked to the bin Laden raid team and received praise from Panetta and other officials.
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Barack Obama
House
Defense
Leon Panetta
Leon
U.S
Navy
Osama bin Laden
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iraq
Somalia
Voters Prove Wiser Than Media in South Carolina Primary
The piece argues the South Carolina primary shows voters’ discernment against media framing. It cites Gingrich leads among women and older voters, strong support from veterans, and notable gains among the very conservative demographic despite Romney’s ads and media portrayal.
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Washington
South Carolina
MSM
Florida
Nevada
ABC
Newt Gingrich
Newt
Mitt Romney
Gingrich
Mitt
Massachusetts
Rick Santorum
Romney
Dear Doctor K Advice on Drinking Problems
The column explains that worry about drinking flags a possible problem and offers screening questions. A yes answer to one or more questions or to several suggestive scenarios indicates a potential alcohol issue. Early recognition and intervention can prevent escalation and help recovery.
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Doctor K
Reader
Roswell Soldier Decorated With Army Achievement Medal
Twenty five years ago Spec. 4 Kendale L. Whicker son of Mr and Mrs Only B Whicker of Roswell received the Army Achievement Medal. The 22 year old military police specialist with Headquarters Law Enforcement Activity earned the honor for meritorious service. He is a 1981 Roswell Christian Academy graduate and with his wife Kalleen raises two children Jared age two and Sara four months.
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Kendale L. Whicker
Only B. Whicker
Roswell
Whicker
Roswell Christian Academy
Kalleen
Jared
Sara
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Virgin Galactic
Spaceport America
Roswell Army Air Force Base
Cricket Coogler
Las Cruces
Jay
Editorial
Friend
Warren Pos
Err
Ron Paul
Chuck
Norris
Doonesbury
Cern
Donorschoole.org
DR. K
United Media Syndicate
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